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Sunset Boulevard

082 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 42 · mid-tone

0 black100 white

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Benjamin Moore Sunset Boulevard (082) is a mid-tone orange with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 42. For trim, try Frosty Pink (2010-70).

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Walls:Sunset Boulevard

Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyOrange
LRV42.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#F7946B
RGB247, 148, 107
HSL18°, 90%, 69%

About Sunset Boulevard

Sunset Boulevard (082) is a mid-tone, bold orange from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 42, Sunset Boulevard has visible color without darkening a room much.

In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sunset Boulevard's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for living rooms, bedrooms and accent walls. Next to Tangerine Fusion (083), it's lighter and cooler.

How Sunset Boulevard changes with the light

Sunset Boulevard has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.

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North-facing rooms

Sunset Boulevard's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.

E

East-facing rooms

Sunset Boulevard will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

In strong south light Sunset Boulevard can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.

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West-facing rooms

Sunset Boulevard will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.

See Sunset Boulevard in real homes

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Sunset Boulevard equivalents in other brands

The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.

Sherwin-Williams

Persimmon SW 6339

Closest available · ΔE 6.6

Also close: Rose Tan (ΔE 10.0)

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Farrow & Ball

Naperon No.315

Closest available · ΔE 8.9

Also close: Ointment Pink (ΔE 10.2)

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Behr

Canyon Dusk S210-4

Closest available · ΔE 12.4

Also close: Mars Red (ΔE 15.7)

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Sunset Boulevard questions

What undertone does Sunset Boulevard have?

Sunset Boulevard has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sunset Boulevard's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.

Is Sunset Boulevard a light or dark color?

Sunset Boulevard has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 42.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 42, Sunset Boulevard has visible color without darkening a room much.

What is the closest match to Sunset Boulevard in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Persimmon SW 6339 (closest available, ΔE 6.6); Farrow & Ball: Naperon No.315 (closest available, ΔE 8.9); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 12.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Sunset Boulevard?

Try Frosty Pink (2010-70) on trim and Frosted Petal (2089-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sunset Boulevard's undertone.

Where does Sunset Boulevard work best?

Sunset Boulevard works well in living rooms, bedrooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 42, Sunset Boulevard has visible color without darkening a room much.

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